Enhancing Ecosystem-based Adaptation in National Adaptation Plans

Name: Enhancing Ecosystem-based Adaptation in National Adaptation Plans
Start: 2020-12-03
End: 2020-12-03

3 December 2020

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Date& Time:

Thursday 3^rd December at 8.30am (EST) / 2.30pm (CET) / 4.30pm (EAT)

Description:

UNEP’s Global Adaptation Network is hosting a webinar on the integration of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) into National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). We’re delighted to be inviting our colleagues from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) to present the key findings from a recent analysis by the NAP Global Network to better understand the extent to which EbA has been taken up in NAP processes. The presentation will identify gaps, trends, and opportunities in countries’ approaches to integrating EbA measures in NAPs, while drawing out lessons for future adaptation planning.

In addition, UNEP will be discussing its upcoming Guidelines for Integrating Ecosystem-based Adaptation into National Adaptation Plans. This presentation will describe some of the potential entry points for including EbA in the different steps of the NAP process, highlighting the opportunities and challenges involved. UNEP currently supports over 50 Ecosystem-based Adaptation projects and 17 National Adaptation Plan projects. Click on the links above to find out more.

For more information, please contact Marcus.Nield@un.org

About the Global Adaptation Network

The Global Adaptation Network (GAN) is helping the world to build resilience towards climate change by spreading adaptation knowledge. A growing number of organisations and research institutes are hastily assessing how humanity can best prepare for increasing climatic extremes. The Global Adaptation Network acts as an umbrella system across the world, linking these various organisations, many of which bear a focus towards the regions most vulnerable to the impacts of global warming. When cutting-edge solutions are developed, they must be shared with those who need them.

About the International Institute for Sustainable Development

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to fulfill a bold commitment: to create a world where people and the planet thrive.

About the NAP Global Network

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network supports developing countries to advance their NAP processes to help accelerate climate change adaptation efforts around the world. Created in 2014, the NAP Global Network connects over 1,300 participants from more than 140 countries working on national adaptation planning and action, and has delivered direct support to more than 40 countries. Financial support for the Network has been provided by Austria, Canada, Germany and the United States. The Secretariat is hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). For more information, visit www.napglobalnetwork.org.